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I also like the Yoga 2 Pro with the ultra high resolution, but it seems to be positioned more as a consumer model. With a higher resolution QHD display in the business ThinkPad Yoga, that would be icing on the cake.

At that size/weight, I hoped they could keep the VGA and Ethernet ports...yes I realize most of you won't want these, but I use them a lot and get tired of carrying adapters.

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Your VGA habits need to stop, you're bringing the rest of the world down

The only difference between the ThinkPad Yoga and IdeaPad Yoga Pro seems to be that the ThinkPad Yoga has a trackpoint and lock-down keys, but literally everything else is crappier (probably reflected in the prices, but still). I also prefer the sleek design of the Yoga pro, sure it's like a black MBP, but that simplicity isn't entirely bad in my book..I just might tempt myself into trying one out.

At that size/weight, I hoped they could keep the VGA and Ethernet ports...yes I realize most of you won't want these, but I use them a lot and get tired of carrying adapters.

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Same here, and while the tendency is to replace all wired networks with high speed wifi and also get rid of the vga projectors, many businesses still use those. Ethernet will still be a must for network guys and I don't like to carry an extra cable and take up one additional usb port (usb to serial is enough of a nuisance).

Namely? [not solely directed to you but it would help if people can enumerate the pros and cons for the two] What takes the Yoga 2 out of contention? That too seems appealing.

Wacom digitizer will trump the optional N-Trig digitizer on the Sony, correct?

Pricing wise, I know a Lenovo purchase has to be timed to coincide with Lenovo sales, haha.

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What takes the Yoga Pro 13 out of the conversation is the lack on an active digitizer which most people who are considering these two devices want. Other then that it is also a great device.

Here is my list of Pros and Cons:

Pros to Thinkpad Yoga

Integrated Wacom Pen which you can store in the machine

Flush screen

Thinkpad keyboard/trackpad

CONS

Worse color accurate display (most likely)

Still have keyboard somewhat exposed

No eraser on pen

About 1 lb heavier

Pros to Vaio Flip

Cover the keyboard

Slightly more color accurate display (most likely)

Lighter

CONS

No place to store pen

NTrig (even thought its getting much better fast)

Screen not flush

Regarding NTrig, I have heard from news reports at IFA that Sony is working very closely with Adobe to get the pressure sensitivity working on Adobe CC, so the pressure sensitivity in Adobe might be solved very soon (I am not going to be using the machine for PS only just for note taking and light doodling). I have also read NTrig is superior these days for note tasking, as it has better accuracy near the bezel of the device. However you are correct right now if you need to heavily use adobe then Wacom is the only game in town until NTrig gets its adobe act together.

Regrading my statement about the screen, we know the 13" Vaio Flip is going to be using the same display as the Duo and Pro 13 (this has been noted at IFA). It is a great display if you look at testing number (96% sRGB) (73% Adobe RGB).

Now I am assuming the Thinkpad Yoga's IPS Display will be similar to the Helix's display (73% sRGB) (55% Adobe RGB) because of its similar size.

So if that is true the Flip will have a far better display.

This is just my take but like I said I don't think there is a wrong choice and they will both be great. I am not even sure on which one I will be getting but it will be one of these 2 devices.

Your VGA habits need to stop, you're bringing the rest of the world down

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I'll be happy when the age of VGA is over. However, I do training for a living and corporate training rooms and conference rooms are still 95% VGA. Even when the projector can handle a better connection type, they usually only run VGA from the projector to the podium.